Rutherford County property record for 940 Carpenter Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 50 acres (2,178,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $182 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1630801 |
| Primary APN | 1630801 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,178,000 sqft (50 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 15163248 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 940 CARPENTER RD |
| City | RUTHERFORDTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28139-8558 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | GPIN:1603001323340000; CARPENTER RD SR 1359 (PUV) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | RUTHERFORD NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GILKEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 960201 |
940 Carpenter Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Rutherford County records, as of September 13, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 26 LOWER CHRIST SCHOOL RD, FLETCHER, NC 28732-9437 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000788237 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Rutherford County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Unified School District | Rutherford County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,600 Land $116,600 | $116,600 Land $116,600 | |
| 2022 | $182.00 | ||
| 2021 | $182.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Carpenter Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 940 Carpenter Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 80% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, Carolina West Wireless, Pangaea Internet.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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